A LECTURER from the University of York has won a prestigious award for his television documentary on race.

David Hickman, a senior lecturer in the department of theatre, film and television, was presented with a Grierson Award for Best Science Documentary at a ceremony at the British Film Institute.

David shot and directed the documentary, Race And Intelligence: Science’s Last Taboo which was shown on Channel 4 in October 2009.

It followed presenter Rageh Omaar as he met scientists who believed some races were genetically less intelligent, and those who oppose that view.

He said: “This was the most difficult film I’ve ever made, so it’s wonderful that it’s been recognised by the Grierson Trust – but especially so because the award has highlighted the courage and tenacity of presenter Rageh Omaar, and the inspirational determination of David Glover, who commissioned it at Channel Four and David Dugan, the executive producer at Windfall Films.”